Priority development : International
Countries/Regions already covered : Australia, Canada, Singapore, United States, Dominican Republic

It’s Just Lunch is a fun, proactive approach to your personal life. As first date specialists, we arrange fun lunch dates and drinks after work for busy professionals. We began in a tiny office in Chicago in 1991 and have grown to over 80 offices Worldwide. In summer 2004, we opened our first international locations in Singapore and Toronto. Many of our first dates lead to 2nd dates and our matchmaking is responsible for thousands of marriages. We have arranged over 2 million fun first dates in our 14 years. Each month we arrange 50,000 dates for our 30,000 members worldwide----and growing by thousands each month!—that’s a lot of lunch dates!

Andrea McGinty founded It’s Just Lunch almost 14 years ago after her engagement was suddenly called off. She attended her first IJL wedding after the company had been in business for just 5 months. Since then, The IJL Team has been responsible for many weddings and she still gets goose bumps when she hears about another engagement!

IJL is celebrating nearly 14 years in the dating business, with thousands of professional singles. We've created a service where everyone feels comfortable with the process of meeting a new person. The company was born in 1991 in Chicago and now has locations from New York to Singapore, and in between.

After Founder Andrea McGinty's engagement was called off (and found herself suddenly single!), she began the tedious search to meet "normal", well-educated professionals. Her friends sent her out on blind dates, she tried personal ads, contemplated the internet and dating services, but she wasn't comfortable with any of these options. The ideal date, she decided, was a lunch date or a drink after work. A fun, laid back, stress-free way to meet!

How does it work?
First, you schedule a discreet, confidential interview with us. This interview enables us to carefully discern what it is you look for in a potential partner. We talk about what has worked for you in the past (and what hasn’t) and what your interests are. Then, we match you with other IJL clients.

How does it work?
First, you schedule a discreet, confidential interview with us. This interview enables us to carefully discern what it is you look for in a potential partner. We talk about what has worked for you in the past (and what hasn’t) and what your interests are. Then, we match you with other IJL clients.

Our pre-opening support includes:
Identifying suitable office space. Having established offices in many cities gives us the experience of knowing what works.Our support includes advising you on how to find a good office location,as well as how and what to negotiate into the lease.
- Office layout and design standards that portray the right look for your franchise.
- Advice regarding furniture,fixtures,supplies and office equipment needed to open your office.
- IJL University: a comprehensive training program that teaches you the methods,procedures and practices for the successful operation of an IJL franchise.
- In-depth manuals,tapes,job aids and other tools to help you run your business.

In addition to the IJL University training,we provide on-the-job training and support in your office.Our team:
Assists in setting up all files,procedures, accounting and bookkeeping programs.
- Trains you on our general work flow and day- to-day operating techniques.
- Helps you establish administrative policies and procedures.(e.g.,deciding on your directors ’ and coordinators ’ compensation and bonus programs,etc.)
- Sets up our database software program which helps you manage your most important asset — your clients.
- Initiates your start-up marketing and public relations plan.During training,we will help you formulate your advertising program.We will provide you a complete book of advertising layouts,mailing pieces and promotional materials from which you select to maximize your area ’s awareness about your franchise.
- Provides you with continued advice,guidance and assistance.
- Makes a follow-up visit within two months of your opening.

SOMEONE …
…who wants to be an entrepreneur —looking to generate their own independent income and wealth, and to create and control their own future.
…who has the desire and ability to learn.
…who is passionate about helping people meet new people and understands the difficulties in meeting someone in our culture.
…who has drive and initiative.
…who is not afraid to try.
…who has a burning desire to work for themselves.
…who has the time and energy that success demands.
…who is looking to bring both talent and commitment “to the table ”-within a proven system.
…who has the financial means to start their own business.
…who can fully grasp and appreciate the benefits, challenges,possibilities and rewards of an exciting, high-profile industry and IJL ’s unique position within it.

It's Just Lunch Int'l. LLC
Daniel Dolan - CEO
600 B St., #1850 - CA 92101 - San Diego - United States